Protect yourself with antioxidants
What is a free radical? A free radical is an oxygen molecule that become unstable and cause oxidation of other molecules. This can lead to cellular damage that triggers inflammation, cancer, arterial damage and ageing. Free radicals are link with 60 diseases. These oxidants must be neutralized and removed. Oxidants are produced by: Smoking Exhaust fumes Radiation Frying Barbecues Normal body processes What are Antioxidants? Antioxidants inhibit oxidation (free radicals) and prevent cellular damage. What do antioxidants do? Anti-oxidants are a group of molecules that disarm harmful toxins. Some antioxidants are produced by the body and others come from other …
Cholesterol can be managed with lifestyle modification and natural remedies
The cholesterol myth Cardiovascular disease is not simply a high cholesterol disease but an inflammatory disease. 80% Cholesterol is manufactured in your body. 20% Cholesterol is from animal protein – that is now the food that you eat. Raised cholesterol levels are a sign of a lifestyle problem and that should be the first priority in reducing cholesterol levels. The causes for high cholesterol are: stress, depression, lack of exercise, lack of nutrients, smoking and genes. All cells contain cholesterol and all tissues can manufacture and regulate it. Cholesterol levels vary during a day and also during seasons – higher …